2017 American Music Awards: Every Single Outfit Tracee Ellis Ross Wore to Host
In the past week, we’ve discovered that Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t only the life coach we didn’t know we needed, but also the ideal award show host. That’s right, the Golden Globe-winning actress is the right combination of charisma, comedic timing, and energy to keep us tuned in for a three-hour-plus program, but she can also slay multiple outfit changes like it’s nothing. (Well, stylist Karla Welch certainly lent a helping hand.) To go from a long-sleeved, totally-sequined Stella McCartney gown to a sculptural, bronze pleated dress by Roland van der Kemp, to then segue into vintage Diana Ross-inspired looks, including a white suit that was a direct callback to the time her mom famously twinned with Michael Jackson in 1981 (featuring the original bedazzled blouse, dug out from Ross’ garage, to boot), and look impeccable every single time? Only Tracee.
The Black-ish star followed in AMAs host tradition and orchestrated multiple outfit changes throughout the night. (As a refresher: Jennifer Lopez clocked in 12 in 2015; Gigi Hadid had six last year.) In total, Ellis Ross donned 11 separate lewks throughout the broadcast, each one instantly iconic. (The only one not pictured below: a long-sleeved metallic dress she wore to introduce P!nk’s performance.) Relive the greatness that was her host wardrobe, right here.